Cox Brings Roberts To Texas
Cox Media Group San Antonio has named Rob Roberts Director of Branding and Programming for KONO 101.1 and Magic 105.3. Prior to joining CMG, Roberts served as PD and VP of Programming for WRQX-FM in Washington, DC.
iHeart Promotes Hyland, Preacher
Aaron Hyland (pictured) has been named Region President for iHeart’s Washington, DC, and Baltimore markets. In addition, Mike Preacher has been named President for Government Initiatives & Partnerships for iHeartMedia Markets Group.
Adams Names College Student As News Director
Hunter Landon has joined the Adams Radio cluster of Delmarva as News Director. Landon is currently attending college and working on a BS in Broadcast Journalism. He was formerly a reporter for WGMD NewsRadio in Lewes, DE.
Maloney Joins ESPN 630 In DC
Veteran sports reporter and anchor Carol Maloney will join ESPN 630/Washington, DC, as host of The Carol Maloney Show, starting August 6. The show will feature commentary, guests, listener call-ins, and contributions from ESPN 630’s Andy Pollin.
Political Operative Penrose Joins KOGO
Lou Penrose has begun hosting The Penrose Report for News Radio 600 KOGO/San Diego. Penrose has more than 25 years of senior political, legislative, public relations, and broadcast radio experience. He also runs a full-service government relations and public affairs consulting firm.
San Diego Sports Station Does Some Shuffling
KLSD-AM, XTRA 1360 in San Diego has reworked its schedule. Middays will now feature The Darren Smith Show. Jon Schaeffer, who currently co-hosts the midday show, will join Steve Hartman and Rich Ohrnberger on the Loose Cannons show 3–6 p.m.
“Tino Cochino Radio” Adds Vegas Affiliate
The nationally syndicated Tino Cochino Radio will debut on Monday, August 12, on Q 106.9/KVGQ-FM in Las Vegas. The show will air weekday mornings on the Top 40 station. With the addition of Q 106.9, Tino Cochino Radio is now heard in over 40 markets across the U.S.
New Show Is A Sure! Thing
Singer and performer Al B. Sure! has debuted the syndicated evening radio show Love and R&B Hosted By Al B. He plans to take the listener on a journey, offering romantic current and classic hit soulful music.
Baltimore Sports Coverage Gets A Trosset Infusion
Bobby Trosset is the newest addition to the WBAL NewsRadio 1090/FM 101.5 & 98 ROCK Sports Team. He joins the stations from NBC Sports Washington where he covered the Washington Nationals along with other area events.
Hart Makes Albuquerque Move
Jared Hart is the new AM Operations Manager for Cumulus Albuquerque’s three AM radio stations. Hart will also serve as Program Director for the company’s heritage News Radio KKOB, The Sports Animal KNML, and Talk Business KTBL.
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